In the tradition of
Mel Brooks, this Italian comedy offers an episodic parody of classic thrillers and horror movies. Film includes cameos from several stars including
Mel Brooks,
John Astin,
Larry Storch,
Phyllis Diller,
John Carpenter, and
John Landis. The story begins as director Ezio Greggio is being stabbed ala
Psycho in his shower. Before he dies he recaps the events leading to his deaths. The scene was L.A. and FBI rookie Jo Dee Fostar has been assigned to interview psycho inmate Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza. Meanwhile Fostar's girlfriend swipes $400,000 bucks from her boss and ends up hiding in the Cemetery Hotel, run by Antonio Motel. Inspector Balsam investigates cases of dead hotel victims. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide